Bio
Experience and Background
Stephanie is a dedicated employment attorney with over 20 years of experience specializing in wage and hour disputes, committed to helping Oregon and Washington employees recover what they’ve rightfully earned. Throughout her career, she has focused her law practice on representing employees. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1988, Stephanie pursued her legal education at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, graduating in 2001 in the top 15% of her class, and passing the New Hampshire bar exam.
Journey to the Pacific Northwest
Following law school, Stephanie made the cross-country journey to Portland, Oregon with her dog, drawn by the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty and opportunities. She obtained her Oregon bar license in 2003 and is licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington and federal court.
Practice Focus and Client Representation
Stephanie’s practice focuses exclusively on employment law, with particular expertise in wage recovery cases. She represents employees who have been denied their rightful compensation, including unpaid wages and overtime compensation, minimum wage violations, unlawful wage deductions, and failure to timely pay wages upon termination. Stephanie has successfully represented clients in both individual wage claims and large-scale class action lawsuits worth millions of dollars. Working closely with her partners, Stephanie has helped hundreds of clients recover their wages, minimum wages, overtime compensation, damages, penalty wages, liquidated damages, costs, and attorney fees.
Professional Recognition and Community Involvement
Attorneys regularly consult with Stephanie on wage and hour matters involving Oregon law and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) due to her specialized expertise in this area. Stephanie is an active member of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS), Small and Solo Firm section of the Oregon State Bar (OSB), and has served as a delegate to the OSB House of Delegates since 2018. These roles allow her to stay engaged with the legal community and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession in Oregon.
Personal Interests
When not advocating for her clients, Stephanie embraces the outdoor lifestyle that drew her to the Pacific Northwest. She spends her free time hiking and playing with Szabo, gardening, and reading (or listening to) paranormal romance and fantasy novels. Stephanie’s passion for adventure and travel has taken her across the United States and to countries throughout Southeast Asia, Europe, and Central America. This spirit of adventure that brought Stephanie from New Hampshire to Oregon continues to inspire both her personal life and her commitment to fighting for workers’ rights in the Pacific Northwest.